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When you have a fever is it okay to sleep with a fan on?
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Fever and a fan: Yes, there is no problem using the fan if that makes you more comfortable. Perfectly fine.
Answered 7/7/2014
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Yes: Yes it is perfectly OK to have a fan on to cool down during a fever. Of course the cause of fevers must be diagnosed by a doctor and treatment should be started immediately.
Answered 7/5/2017
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